Author Archives: Olivia Haas

India: Taj MaHOLLLA

India: Taj MaHOLLA https://youtu.be/yF90w_qqdOg Imagine traveling somewhere and having all five of your senses go into overdrive… the overwhelming smell of spices and things burning; cars continuously honking, sounds blasting; the sight of overcrowded streets and an incomparable array of colors. When I think of India, I think of beautiful chaos. And in order to […]

Mauritius or paradise

Mauritius or paradise 13 days at sea… that’s how long it took us to sail from Cape Town, South Africa to Cochin, India. Which in the grand scheme of things doesn’t seem too bad, but when you live on a ship for an entire semester you start to crave days where you see land.   […]

A South African adventure

A South African Adventure https://youtu.be/XvhUSjTxmRw When I think about South Africa, only one word comes to mind…. Adventure. For many of my shipmates aboard the M.V. World Odyssey, South Africa was a port favorite. Despite the lingering post-Apartheid issues South Africa is dealing with, the country itself is beautiful; the endless wineries, big 5 safaris, […]

Ghana remember this place

From the second I stepped off of the MV World Odyssey, I experienced a bigger culture shock than I ever could have imagined; it was my most memorable experience and out of the five countries I have been to so far on this trip.

Semester at what?

For my specific voyage, Fall 2018, I will be traveling to 11 different countries over the course of 106 days. I embarked the ship on September 9th with about 450 other students from all around the United States and some from different countries. The ship will dock in each of the following countries:

6 Day Trips from Edinburgh

Just outside of Edinburgh, lies the Pentland Hills Regional Park. One of my favorite things about Scotland is how modern it is, yet how untouched it feels. Pentland Hills are a great example; just outside one of the country’s major cities, stands a piece of nature that is so beautiful.

12 things to do in Edinburgh

It felt like every direction I turned within the city of Edinburgh, I discovered a new piece of history. There are so many beautiful things to see- both large and small in significance. From hiking up Arthur’s Seat, to walking in the footsteps of royals in the castle, to learning about the history/culture while standing on the cobblestone streets- there’s such a range of things to experience!